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YF03 AMW

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,013 mi
Last recorded115,013 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 AMW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 115,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 114,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 111,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 107,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,998 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion in rear brake discs

front brake hoses (positioning) would benefit from further attention

front brake pads in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2011 93,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion in rear brake discs

earth lead to battery requires attention

earth strap/lead not connected under bonnet

front brake pads in poor condition

nearside rear brake hose very close to body

Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,375 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 75,369 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,082 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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YF03 AMW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF03 AMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF03 AMW registered?

YF03 AMW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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